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Also Which grit sand paper should I use to remove the existing paint off the parts? Which grit after priming the parts? How/When to wet sand & grit?

Please be as detailed as possible because it is my first time.

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Monday, February 13th, 2012 AT 11:56 PM

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FIXITMR

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The parts already have good original factory finish on them?

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:17 AM

JPERERA

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Yeah the are Mazda factory products. I want to match it with the color of my car.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:20 AM

FIXITMR

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Hey, I own the same frickin cordless drill in picture!

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:20 AM

JPERERA

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Lol nice. So any thoughts on my question?

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:22 AM

FIXITMR

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Unless there is damaged paint on parts, I wouldn't do any priming paint. Just 600 wet sand and get some adhesion promoter spray at auto store use that first then color and clear and make sure clear has UV protection in it or sun will destroy finish. If you have no painting experience you may want to buy some other/same paint and practice on some similar surface like your old parts.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:31 AM

JPERERA

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So I don't need to take the existing paint off? What does the adhesion promoter spray do?

If I decide to take the old paint off Which sand paper do I use?

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:49 AM

FIXITMR

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I forgot to ad use 1000 grit to sand color coats before clear is applied. You should seek out paint advice on the internet as it's way to detailed to go into here for an absolute beginner. It's not really that hard which is why I said do some practice first.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 12:56 AM

FIXITMR

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Much more work and trouble to go down to bare surface? WHY do you insist on doing that? Since for 1, you have no experience?

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 1:01 AM

JPERERA

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I just want it to have a good finish. Since it is my first time doing it thats why im not taking it lightly. I dont mind the extra work at all.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 1:02 AM

JPERERA

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Thanks for you advise.

I'm thinking of starting out with 400 to remove the paint then 600 - 800 to smooth it out then Prime the parts then 1,000-grit paper with a wet-sand technique between coats. A final clear coat finished with 1,000- or 2,000-grit wet sanding.

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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 3:51 AM

FIXITMR

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My advice is based on efficiency of time and fuss. Good surface already exists so why not take advantage of it. Otherwise I would probably use a paint stripper. Good luck and have fun.